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to qual

to qual

9.3
To reach the standard needed to compete in the main event
  • verb
  • /kwɑl/
  • Jargon
translation icon : clasificarse
  • He worked hard to qualify for the national swimming championships after many hours in the pool.

And so for for that I got re qualified in skydiving.

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Examples

  • And you know, after six months, I had qualified to go to SEAL training.

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  • I remember, I remember myself when we didn't qualify for Champions League.

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  • One of my best friends was killed the night I qualified for my first NASCAR race.

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  • And so for for that I got re qualified in skydiving.

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  • Maybe they'd then be motivated to actually qualify for their World Cup.

  • Actually, right now they're qualifying in Barcelona.

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  • After months of training, she was thrilled to qualify for the final race of the season.

  • The team had to win their next match to qualify for the playoffs.

Synonyms

to qualify
vsto qual
264 3.0

To have or give the skills and conditions needed to join

is about achieving standards to move on in a contest
to pass muster
vsto qual
11 6.6

To be seen as good enough after a check

is used for meeting standards that allow progression in competitions
to make the grade
vsto qual
8 4.1

To reach the level needed to succeed

focuses on meeting standards to progress in a competition

Surface Forms

qual infinitive
qualified past
qualified past participle
qualifying present participle
qualifies third person singular

Etymology

Qual comes from the verb qualify, which shares a root meaning 'of what kind', seen in quality. To qual means to reach or win the level needed to go on to the next round, which is why athletes qual for finals.